Chery Tiggo Cross vs Honda WR-V
Verdict
At RM88,800, the Chery Tiggo Cross is RM1,100 cheaper than the RM89,900 Honda WR-V, yet it brings much stronger numbers: 145 hp and 210 Nm against 121 hp and 145 Nm. It is also bigger, with a 2,610 mm wheelbase versus 2,485 mm, and gets six airbags to the Honda’s four. The catch is that both boots are 380 litres, while the WR-V has stated 6.0 L/100 km fuel use, an 11.0-second 0-100 km/h time and 160 km/h top speed. On paper, the Chery is the stronger buy; the Honda gives clearer efficiency and performance figures.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if you want more power, more torque, a bigger body, six airbags and a seven-year warranty for slightly less money.
Pick the Honda WR-V if you want the car with stated 6.0 L/100 km fuel use, 11.0-second 0-100 km/h performance and CKD assembly.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; Honda WR-V RM89,900
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo Cross 145 hp/210 Nm; Honda WR-V 121 hp/145 Nm
- Size: Chery Tiggo Cross 4,318 mm long, 1,830 mm wide, 1,670 mm tall; Honda WR-V 4,060 mm, 1,780 mm, 1,576 mm
- Wheelbase: Chery Tiggo Cross 2,610 mm; Honda WR-V 2,485 mm
- Airbags and warranty: Chery Tiggo Cross 6 airbags/7 years; Honda WR-V 4 airbags/5 years
- Fuel tank and boot: Chery Tiggo Cross 51 L/380 L; Honda WR-V 40 L/380 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 88,800✓ | RM 89,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 145 hp✓ | 121 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm✓ | 145 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 11.0 s |
| Top speed | — | 160 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 6.0 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,060 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,576 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,485 mm |
| Boot space | 380 L | 380 L |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Tiggo Cross
- Stronger 145 hp and 210 Nm output
- Larger body and longer 2,610 mm wheelbase
- Six airbags and seven-year warranty
- No stated 0-100 km/h, top speed or fuel economy figure
- Bigger outside, but boot space is still 380 litres
- Wet dual-clutch automatic may not suit buyers who prefer a CVT
WR-V
- Stated 6.0 L/100 km fuel economy
- 11.0-second 0-100 km/h and 160 km/h top speed listed
- CVT automatic and CKD assembly
- Lower 121 hp and 145 Nm output
- Four airbags against the Chery’s six
- Smaller 40-litre fuel tank and shorter five-year warranty
Tiggo Cross vs WR-V FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or Honda WR-V better?
The Chery Tiggo Cross is better on paper for power, torque, size, airbags and warranty. The Honda WR-V fights back with stated fuel economy, acceleration and top speed figures.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo Cross costs RM88,800, while the Honda WR-V costs RM89,900. That makes the Honda RM1,100 dearer.
Which one has more boot space?
Neither has an advantage here. The Chery Tiggo Cross and Honda WR-V both have 380 litres of boot space.